Hi Sylvia,
Thank you for your inquiry. You can applique the flowers using any method you wish. In the pattern, we suggest using Edge-coloring Appliqué. We have a free tutorial on YouTube explaining the technique, step-by-step; look for Edge-coloring Appliqué, Full Bloom, Block One.

If you are a longarm quilter, you can appliqué and quilt at the same time. We a have a YouTube tutorial on that as well; look for Edge-coloring Appliqué, Longarm Edition.

I have just started blocks 1, 2, and 3 and am wondering about detailing the petals. I’ve watched all your youtube video’s and found them very helpful! I will not be using a long arm for quilting my quilt, and wonder if you have any recommendations on how to do this on a regular machine. I am new to this type of “Thread painting” so I was also thinking about detailing the petals as I put together each block that way I could control the fabric better and prevent puckers from forming on the backing. Any advice you can provide would be greatly appreciated!

I completed blocks 1 and 2; however even with the recommended stabilizer , there’s still a little puckering. How do I avoid this? Also I watched the tutorial on the edge coloring – is messy still good for all the appliquéd pieces. Please advise. Thanks for creating such an awesome pattern.

To remove the stabilizer more easily, I rub the hard handle part of my scissors on the back along all the lines of sewing. This breaks down the paper along the stiches, and it pulls away cleaner. I have all the blocks done and am finishing up the small flowers. It’s a beautiful project. Peggie LeMire

I have never enjoyed a project as much as I’m enjoying Full Bloom. However, I’m now struggling to remove the paper backing on the stabilizer. Are there any tricks to make this process easier? Is there any chance you will do a tutorial on how to do this? It’s seems impossible to remove all the paper.

There is no trick. The paper will remain behind the stitches and that is not a problem. Yes, it may be time consuming but you just need to take your time. Remember the little pieces left behind will not cause any problems. If you do not use the stabilizer your block will pucker during the appliqué process.

Working on the first block. Are we only doing the edge coloring on the dark lined areas? Meaning at no time doing this individual block are we defining any other parts of the pedals? And also confirming no stitching at this time on our shading pieces? Thank you for your help.

Hi Marsha,
While making the individual blocks, you’re only doing the appliqué or securing the edges. In this case, Edge-coloring appliqué. EVERY piece of the flower gets appliquéd during this stage, even the shadows and highlights.

There are two types of small flowers, single and double(a top & a bottom). The single flowers can have either a single center or a double center. The double flowers can either a single center or a double center. We mention this on page two of the pattern instructions. Also, we have a Youtube video all about the small flowers.

Loved your pattern and shared it with friends when I first saw it surfing online.. Now six of us are taking the plunge!!
Watched the tutorial and ready to start tomorrow. Congrats on you fabric line and pattern. I am inspired !!

We always encourage quilters to pre-wash their fabric to release the excess dye, remove the sizing and to shrink all of the fabrics to be the same. Early in our quilting careers we had several disappointing instances where, after creating something beautiful and meaningful, the quilts were washed they ran because of excess dye. After the work you’re about to put into this project we don’t want you feel that disappointment.

I have watched the You Tube videos for Block 1 and 2. How do I find out when the next block videos are available. I probably don’t need them but they are fun to watch. I’ve already completed Block 1 and Block 2.

Thanks. We’ve worked really hard on them. This is a whole new world for us. There will be a new video each month. June 1 we will post block three and so on. We’re really happy to hear that they are helpful. You can subscribe to our channel and you’ll be notified, via email, when we post new videos. Cheers, Mary & Barbara

Thank you, for sharing your ideas and talents. It is an absolute joy to see all the new and innovative quilts that people are sharing. Your video on U Tube has very clear directions, introduces helpful supplies, and techniques. Well done, ladies.